Write a short note on Tukaram.

1.	Write a short note on Tukaram.
Answer» Tukaram: There were many saints and poets in Maharashtra between 13^th and 17^th century. Tukaram was the most famous among them. He was highly appreciated for his devotion. He and other poets and saints of that time opposed rituals, show-off of piousness, discrimination on the basis of caste, etc. He also advised that a person could worship God without renouncing the world. He advocated helping people and serving them. He said real devotion lies in serving the needy. Thus, he gave people a new way of humanity.

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Tukaram:

There were many saints and poets in Maharashtra between 13^th and 17^th century.
Tukaram was the most famous among them.
He was highly appreciated for his devotion.
He and other poets and saints of that time opposed rituals, show-off of piousness, discrimination on the basis of caste, etc.
He also advised that a person could worship God without renouncing the world.
He advocated helping people and serving them.
He said real devotion lies in serving the needy.
Thus, he gave people a new way of humanity.

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